Soil Science Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Description

Location: Anchorage, Alaska/On-site Non-remote

Pay: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year DOE

Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc. (ECC) is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist to join our growing team in Anchorage, Alaska. This in-office/in-person position is ideal for an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in fieldwork, groundwater and soil sampling, technical reporting, project and safety plan writing, and field team leadership. Experience serving as a Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO, is a plus. The successful candidate will support and lead environmental projects for Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, federal, state, municipal, commercial, and local clients throughout Alaska and beyond.

ECC has been providing environmental and industrial services for more than 27 years. With service centers in Anchorage and North Pole, Alaska; Portland, Oregon; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we offer year-round employment, long-term career opportunities, and meaningful work that supports our clients and communities. 

Why Join ECC? We are committed to putting our employees first. We invest in training, professional development, and career growth while providing meaningful work that supports our clients and communities. Our team members have the opportunity to work on diverse environmental projects, gain valuable field and project experience, and grow within a company that values safety, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and service.

ECC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

12 paid federal holidays 

Paid vacation and sick leave 

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Flexible spending account 

401(k) retirement plan with immediately vested company match 

Annual clothing allowance 

Professional development and training opportunities 

Career advancement opportunities 

Year-round Alaska employment

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Lead and participate in environmental field efforts throughout Alaska and other project locations as needed
Perform groundwater, soil, surface water, waste, and other environmental sampling activities in accordance with approved plans, permits, and regulatory requirements
Conduct field screening, monitoring, inspections, documentation, and environmental compliance support

Support contaminated site investigations, monitoring programs, environmental assessments, remediation projects, and compliance inspections
Prepare and maintain accurate field notes, sampling documentation, chain-of-custody forms, photo logs, daily reports, and other project records
Develop, support, and execute work plans, sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, and other project-specific planning documents 

Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports, letters, memoranda, regulatory submittals, and project closeout documentation
Assist Project Managers with project planning, staffing, scheduling, coordination, field execution, subcontractor oversight, and budget tracking
Serve as a field team lead by providing direction to technicians, junior scientists, subcontractors, and other field personnel
Support project safety requirements, participate in hazard recognition, and promote a strong safety culture during all field activities
Prepare or assist with Accident Prevention Plans, APPs, Activity Hazard Analyses, AHAs, Job Hazard Analyses, JHAs, site-specific health and safety plans, and related safety documentation
Coordinate professionally with clients, regulators, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams
Evaluate field conditions, identify potential environmental or safety concerns, and communicate issues promptly to project leadership
Support compliance with applicable local, state, federal, client-specific, and site-specific environmental and safety requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, or a related science or engineering field
Five or more years of experience in environmental science, environmental compliance, contaminated sites, field sampling, or a related field
Experienced at preparing technical reports, work plans, project plans, and safety plans
Experienced at leading field teams, coordinating field activities, or providing direction to junior staff or subcontractors

Experience with contaminated site investigations, environmental compliance inspections, groundwater and soil sampling programs, waste management, environmental reporting, and remediation support
Ability to analyze, understand, and present technical data
Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs
Valid state driver's license and acceptable insurability
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana
Ability to pass a background check to obtain and maintain access to federal installations
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, integrity, and sound professional judgment
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to travel and work in challenging field conditions throughout Alaska and beyond
40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required and may be completed after the start of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO, experience
ADEC Qualified Environmental Professional certification
RCRA and hazardous waste experience
Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal contracts
Experience preparing or supporting Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, Job Hazard Analyses, and site-specific health and safety plans
 

We are excited to hear from qualified candidates who want to grow with ECC and make a positive difference in the communities we serve.